AJ Brown trade pitch surfaces that Patriots would be foolish not to offer

"Throughout the 2025 offseason, the Patriots remained consistent favorites to land a top-name player in a blockbuster trade, thanks to their league-high cap space and various roster holes. They were mostly connected to DE Trey Hendrickson, who eventually re-signed with the Bengals, and WR Terry McLaurin, who also received a new contract from his team. The Patriots lost out on every potential trade candidate who could have helped their roster, except for the one player fans have constantly begged for, especially since Mike Vrabel became the head coach, receiver A.J. Brown."

"He has seemingly expressed his frustrations with the Eagles once again, much like he did throughout the 2024 season, and despite winning a Super Bowl last year, much of what he complained about then remains unchanged, leading to plenty of speculation that he will be traded. The Patriots are one team that could, and should, make a move. Proposed trade for AJ Brown is too good for the Patriots not to offer"

During the 2025 offseason the Patriots carried the league's most cap space and were favorites to acquire a blockbuster trade target to fill roster holes. Trade links included DE Trey Hendrickson and WR Terry McLaurin, though both re-signed with their teams. A.J. Brown emerged as the remaining realistic game-changing target, with a history involving Bill Belichick passing on him in 2019. Brown has voiced renewed frustrations with the Eagles despite their Super Bowl, fueling trade speculation. Bleacher Report proposed realistic offers, including the Patriots sending two second-round picks. Adding Brown alongside Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte would dramatically upgrade Drake Maye's receiving weapons.

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